Use & Care Guide Model: 415.16139110 Kenmore Elite Liquid Propane Gas Grill ® P/N G523-001-010801 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
DANGER WARNING If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Open lid. 4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 1. Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. 2.
Table of Contents For Your Safety..............................................................2 Grill Information Center .............................................2 Product Record Information........................................2 Safety Symbols.............................................................2 Installation Safety Precautions...................................2 Kenmore Grill Warranty.............................................3 Use and Care.................................................
USE AND CARE DANGER • NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or in an enclosed area. • Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full. • If the information in the two points above is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur. • An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
LP Tank Exchange • Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP tank through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their tanks. Exchange your tank only for an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as described in the "LP Tank" section of this manual. • Always keep new and exchanged LP tanks in upright position during use, transit or storage.
Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator 1. Turn all grill control knobs to OFF. 2. Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP tank. Str aig 3. Completely open LP tank valve by turning OPD hand wheel counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct before proceeding by calling Sears for replacement parts at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. ht Hold coupling nut and regulator as shown for proper connection to LP tank valve. 4.
Safety Tips WARNING For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious Injury: • Do not let children operate or play near grill. • Keep grill area clear and free from materials that burn. • Do not block holes in sides or back of grill. • Check burner flames regularly. • Use grill only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind. • Do not use charcoal or ceramic briquets in a gas grill.
Main Burner Ignitor Lighting • Open grill lid during Lighting. • Do not lean over grill while lighting. 1. Turn OFF all Gas Burner Control Valves. 2. Turn ON gas at LP cylinder. 3. To ignite any main burner, push in and turn the burner control knob to the position. 4. Press and hold the ELECTRONIC IGNITOR button until the burner ignites. 5. Once burner has ignited, turn knob to desired setting. 6.
Sideburner Ignitor Lighting Do not lean over grill while lighting. 1. Open sideburner lid. Turn ON gas at LP cylinder. 2. Turn sideburner knob to the HI position, push and hold ELECTRONIC IGNITOR button. 3. If sideburner does NOT light within 5 seconds, turn knob to OFF, wait 5 minutes, then repeat lighting procedure. Match lighting the Side Burner - Figure D 1. Open the sideburner lid during lighting. 2. Place match in match holder. Strike the Match. Position lit match close to the side burner. 3.
Cleaning the Main Burner Assembly General Grill Cleaning • Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at the factory (and should never be painted). Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush on insides of grill lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted or glass surfaces. • Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
Grill Halogen Light 2. 1. LIGHT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. 1. Make sure light switch on the control panel is in the “OFF” position. ON ON 2. Connect light plug to an extension cord, then plug the extension cord into the outlet on the wall. OFF OFF 3. Turn the light switch to “ON”. Light plug WARNING Extension cord, for outdoor use ˙ Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated surface. ˙ Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not connect 2 or more extension cords together.
Cleaning the Lens 1. Prior to cleaning, make sure the light switch is in the “OFF” position and the light plug is disconnected from the power supply. 2. Do not clean the glass lens when warm. Allow to cool before cleaning. Sudden change in temperature may cause cracking of the glass lens. 3. Use a damp towel to clean the surface of the glass lens. 4. Allow the lens to dry before reconnecting the light plug to the power supply and turning the light switch to the “ON” position.
PARTS LIST Key Qty Description 1 1 LEFT SIDE SHELF 2 1 FASCIA, LEFT SHELF 3 1 RIGHT SIDE SHELF 4 1 FASCIA, RIGHT SHELF 5 1 TOP LID 6 1 INNER INSERT, F/ TOP LID 7 1 TEMPERATURE GAUGE 8 1 BEZEL, F/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE 9 1 LOGO PLATE 10 1 HANDLE, F/ TOP LID 11 2 BEZEL, F/ LID HANDLE RUBBER BUMPER, RECTANGLE, F/ 12 2 TOP LID 13 2 LID BUMPER, ROUND 14 1 HARDWARE F/ TOP LID ASSEMBLY 15 1 FIREBOX 16 3 MAIN BURNER ELECTRODE, F/MAIN BURNER, 17 2 900MM WIRE 18 2 FLAME CARRYOVER TUBE 19 1 SEAR BURNER 20 1 ROTISSERIE BUR
PARTS DIAGRAM 6 5 14 10 79 27 12 77 76 11 8 13 15 9 7 19 47 47 78 38 34 21 44 37 32 24 39 16 22 40 23 17 31 20 29 18 36 33 41 35 28 45 45 25 43 56 1 3 41 42 58 45 46 30 80 4 57 2 55 59 52 48 51 26 81 50 49 60 54 53 61 64 49 62 65 63 65 64 63 66 66 66 66 66 72 66 65 68 65 74 70 14 • 464224211 66 66 69 67 73 75 71
1 Insert flange on left side shelf into side shelf brackets, shown A. Attach left side shelf rear using two 1/4-20x1/2” screws, 7mm lock washers and 7mm flat washers, shown B. Attach left side shelf front using three 1/4-20x1/2” screws, 7mm lock washers and 7mm flat washers, shown C. 1/4-20x1/2” screw Qty.5 7mm flat washer Qty.5 7mm lock washer Qty.
2 Insert flange on right side shelf into side shelf brackets, shown A. Attach right side shelf top using two 1/4-20x3/4” screws, 7mm flat washers, 7mm lock washers and 1/4” nuts, shown B. Attach right side shelf rear using one 1/4-20x3/4” screw, 7mm lock washer and 7mm flat washer, shown C. Attach right side shelf front using two 1/4-20x1/2” screws, 7mm lock washers and 7mm flat washers, shown D. A 1/4-20x3/4” screw Qty.3 t ke Bracket nto i ge c bra n Fla 1/4-20x1/2” screw Qty.
3 Install heat diffusers by sliding one end of each heat diffuser into slots at front of firebox and resting opposite end on pins at back of firebox. Make sure to install the shorter heat diffuser in A position, and install the two longer heat diffusers in B and C position. Heat diffuser Front of firebox A B Pin Rear of firebox C 4 Place cooking grates onto the firebox as shown. Insert the three wire ends at rear of warming rack into holes in back of firebox.
5 Place sideburner grate into sideburner shelf, aligning grate legs with holes in shelf. 6 On back of grill, slide grease tray into opening in lower back panel. CAUTION Failure to install grease tray will cause hot grease to drip from bottom of grill with risk of fire or property damage.
7 Unscrew electronic ignition cap on cart right side panel. Insert AA battery into ignitor, negative(-) end first. Replace the cap. AA Battery - + Electronic Ignition Cap 8 LP TANK IS SOLD SEPARATELY. Fill and leak check the tank before attaching to grill and regulator (see Use & Care section). Once tank has been filled and checked for leaks, slide tank tray in bottom shelf forward. Fully loosen tank screw at bottom of tank tray. Insert tank into tray with tank valve facing to right side of cart.
9 Install door organizers Back of left door: Attach bag hook by inserting wire ends in the holes on the door, shown A. Attach condiment tray by sliding it onto tabs on lower door back panel, shown A. Back of right door: Attach condiment trays by sliding them onto tabs on upper and lower door back panel, shown B. Attach paper towel holder between condiment trays, shown B.
EMERGENCIES: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department. Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/Solution • Turn off gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems. If the hose is cracked or cut but not burned, simply replace valve/hose/ regulator. If the hose is burned, the cause could be other than a faulty valve/hose/regulator. Discontinue use of grill until a plumber or gas technician has investigated and corrected the problem.
Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution Burner(s) will not light using ignitor. (See Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting also) ELECTRONIC IGNITION: • No spark, no ignition noise. • See Section I of Electronic Ignition System. • No spark, some ignition noise. • See Section II of Electronic Ignition System. • Sparks, but not at electrode or at full strength. • See Section III of Electronic Ignition System. Burner(s) will not match light.
Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition Problem (Ignition) SECTION I No sparks appear at any electrodes when Electronic Ignition Button is pressed; no noise can be heard from spark module. Possible Cause Check Procedure Prevention/Solution • Battery not installed properly. • Check battery orientation. • Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–” connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up and “–” end down.) • Dead battery.